Numberphile
(@numberphile)| Total Views | Avg Views | Avg Likes | Avg Video Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.7M | 175K | 7K | 17m |
Numberphile is a star Education creator tracked in our viral YouTube video analyser.
We study Numberphile as part of our analysis of viral content patterns across YouTube Education channels.
Best Numberphile Videos This Year
A Simple Equation That Behaves Weirdly - Numberphile
425K views | Viral score: 2.3xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Jun 17, 2025
100000001 Is Divisible By 17 - Numberphile
325K views | Viral score: 1.8xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Dec 9, 2025
Closer Look At The Birthday Paradox - Numberphile
300K views | Viral score: 1.7xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Dec 6, 2025
More Top Numberphile Videos
A 1.58-dimensional Object - Numberphile
650K views | Viral score: 3.6xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Mar 7, 2025
The Hyper Moser (And Other Mega Numbers) - Numberphile
425K views | Viral score: 2.4xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Mar 14, 2025
A Magic Square Breakthrough - Numberphile
375K views | Viral score: 2.0xHow many times more views this video got compared to this channel's average. | Feb 9, 2025
Numberphile's YouTube title psychology
Title patterns in Numberphile's YouTube niche
Formulas that score strong across Education videos.
Time pressure hook
Hyper-specific time commitment stated upfront. Lowers perceived cost before the click. The verb "delete" (not "reduce") signals permanent fix.
Setup / payoff split
A punctuation break (comma or pipe) separates a humble, negative, or counterintuitive setup from a surprising payoff. Creates unresolved tension within the title that only resolves by watching. Works equally with comma or pipe separator.
Expert reacts / critiques
Creator as evaluator rather than advocate. Provides intellectual safety through a credible proxy. Less biased-seeming than direct advocacy.
Numberphile's top YouTube viral titles
A 1.58-dimensional Object - Numberphile
The Hyper Moser (And Other Mega Numbers) - Numberphile
A Simple Equation That Behaves Weirdly - Numberphile
A Magic Square Breakthrough - Numberphile
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What is Numberphile's highest viral score video?
Numberphile's top-performing video in our analysis scored 3.6x above their channel average. We've analysed 59 Numberphile videos with outlier scores of 2x or higher, meaning each got at least twice the views of their typical content.
What title patterns does Numberphile use?
Based on our analysis of Numberphile's top-performing videos, the strongest title mechanics in the Education niche include Time pressure hook, Setup / payoff split and Expert reacts / critiques. These patterns consistently appear in videos that score 2x or higher above the channel average.
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Yes, Rare Social's Title Builder uses the same viral title patterns shown on this page. Study the mechanics that score strong in the Education niche and apply them to your own content. Each mechanic includes real examples, a formula, and an explanation of why it works psychologically.
What is an outlier score?
An outlier score measures how many times more views a video got compared to that creator's typical performance. A 3x score means the video got 3x their channel average, a genuine outlier regardless of channel size. Rare Social only surfaces videos with outlier scores of 2x or higher, filtering out content that simply benefited from a large subscriber base.
